Programmatic Officer- Opioid Trust- Atlanta

Job Title:  Programmatic Officer- Opioid Trust- Atlanta

Pay Grade: K

Workplace: Hybrid

Travel: roughly 15%

Job Summary:

The Programmatic Officer reports to the Opioid Trust Contracts Manager and serves a critical role in ensuring the coordination, development, and execution of all tasks related to Georgia Opioid Crisis Abatement Trust grant contracts and payments. The employee will be responsible for tracking the contracting process from beginning to end to ensure efficient and seamless hand-off to the Office of Procurement and Contracts as well as Accounts Payable. In addition, the Programmatic Officer will provide oversight, technical assistance, and overall contract management, including analyzing contractor invoices and programmatic reports related to prevention, treatment, harm reduction, research, and evaluation.

Duties and Responsibilities:

·         Provide oversight, technical assistance, and overall contract management, including analyzing and processing invoices and programmatic reports related to grant contracts

·         Develop and manage contracts for grant contracts and ensure deliverables are met consistently

·         Review and process contractor invoices for payment

·         Review monthly and/or quarterly provider programmatic reports

·         Conduct independent site visits of grant contractor sites as well as accompany programmatic officers on site visits, as necessary

·         Monitor spend down of assigned grant contracts

·         Answer questions from contractors about the contracting process, payments, and other matters

·         Monitor progress of contracts, no cost extensions, and other matters related to grant contracts

·         Liaise with the Office of Procurement and Contracts and Accounts Payable to ensure payments and contracts are processed in a timely manner

·         Act as a steward of Georgia Opioid Crisis Abatement Trust funds and ensure that all funds are being used for their intended purpose

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

·         Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

·         Critical thinking and problem-solving skills

·         Excellent written and verbal communication skills

·         Ability to gather and summarize data and create reports

·         Ability to maintain confidential information

·         Ability to complete tasks and assignments independently or with minimal oversight

·         Ability to work collaboratively, incorporate, and/or provide feedback for improvement

·         Ability to function well in a high-paced, highly visible environment

·         Demonstrated ability to identify priorities and meet deadlines

Physical Requirements:

·         Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer

·         Must be able to lift to 15 pounds at times

·         Frequent travel throughout the state of Georgia; some overnight travel required

Minimum Qualifications:

·         High school diploma/GED and completion of 90 quarter hours (60 semester hours) at an accredited college or university and four (4 years) of job-related experience, which includes one (1) year in a lead worker, team leader, or supervisory role; or two (2) years’ experience  required at the lower level Planner3 (GSP052) or position equivalent.

·         Note: An equivalent combination of knowledge, education, job, or intern experience, training, or certifications that provides the necessary knowledge and skills to successfully perform the job at the level listed may be substituted on a year-over-year basis.

·         Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Publisher, Power Point, etc.) is also required.

Preferred Qualifications:

·         At least three to five years’ experience coordinating work efforts related to the general operation of a department.

·         Thorough understanding of or the ability to quickly learn about the parties involved and their role in the Opioid Settlement Agreements.

·         Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with government agencies, community leaders, and the public.

For benefits information, please visit: https://careers.dbhdd.ga.gov/why-dbhdd/  

Employment Requirements
To ensure the safety and wellbeing of our employees, individuals and communities we serve, certain positions within DBHDD may require evaluations, vaccinations, professional licensure and certifications. Licenses must be current and enable providers to practice within the State of Georgia.

The following are a listing of evaluations and vaccinations that may be required for employees, including those not involved with direct care:

• Drug Screening
• TB Evaluation
• Annual Influenza*

*Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.

DBHDD is an Equal Opportunity Employer
It is the policy of DBHDD to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process.

This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.